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Matt Vande Vegte of FTFWarrior.com gets real about living with diabetes and everything that comes with it. As a certified trainer and nutritionist (and T1D), Matt goes over his unique "blood sugar formula" and how you too can learn to predict blood sugars through any exercise, activity, and meal. Welcome to our Tribe of T1D Warriors.
Serving up bite-sized doses of delicious and nutritious insight and inspiration intended to ignite your mojo within and add fuel to the fire in your life, your relationships, your work, and your contribution to the world. MoJOE's mission is not to impress you, but to motivate you to WAKE UP, BE AWESOME, REST WELL, REPEAT! Also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audacy, Player FM, and wherever you prefer to get your podcasts!
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Case Study: Kelly And 6 Y/o T1D Son Achieve 95% Time In Range With LESS Effort Or Worry!!
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Matt interviews former client (and program graduate) Kelly about her experience and strategies used to improve her son's diabetes, Lucas (age 6) and his quality of life skyrocketed! Listen now to this riveting special episode. Grab the free T1D training that got Kelly her start here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My P…
Whether it's burnout or just exhaustion, we all wish we had a day we could take a vacation from our diabetes... In today's episode, Matt discusses strategies for exactly that. Grab your spot on the waitlist before it fills up here: https://renegadenewsletter.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life …
Every diabetic has 3 levels of their diabetes management, though many will never reach true "ownership". Listen to today's episode to learn about the differences at each stage of type 1 diabetes. Grab your spot on the waitlist before it fills up here: https://renegadenewsletter.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is …
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How To Add New Skills To Your "Diabetes Toolbelt"
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While FINALLY moving in, Matt discovered a hidden secret that unveiled a blood sugar secret left dormant for far too many years... Grab your free ticket to the advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuatio…
While it may seem "too easy", this tip has changed Matt's life with diabetes burnout AND maintaining stable blood sugars. Grab your free ticket to advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how t…
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"Ready Is A Lie" (3 T1D Breakthrough Steps)
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The fastest (and easiest) way to get "unstuck" with blood sugars is to follow these 3 steps TODAY. Grab your free ticket to advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood …
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Episode 55: "THE JOURNEY HOME: Back to Where We Belong" (TSF-15) with Geoff Bretches and MoJOE
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What do you picture in your mind when you try to imagine what heaven might be like? Harps? Clouds? Cherubs? Togas? Seems kinda, well, BORING, don’t ya think?!? Well then, let’s reconsider our limited notions and look closely at what the Bible, and Jesus Himself, has to say about our eternal home. You’ll be very glad you did! Tune in as MoJOE and hi…
This new perspective on a simple rule may change the way you look at your diabetes... forever. Grab your free T1D support group access here: CLICK HERE --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is …
This new perspective on a simple plant may change the way you look at your diabetes... forever. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https:diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for go…
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The Diabetes "Bump In The Night" That Almost Took Me Out...
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Matt had a very unexpected and painful scare in the middle of the night and wanted to help others avoid this dangerous event, listen to isolate your type 1 diabetes "risk factors" now. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https:diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with …
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The Diabetes Sprint (Your Rapid Growth Plan)
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Matt discusses the power behind a diabetes "sprint" and HOW to determine if that's what you need for your blood sugars right now. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https:diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to…
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Episode 54: "AIN'T NO GRAVE Can Hold This (Some)Body Down" (TSF-14) with J-Dub, RO, and MoJOE
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Do you ever wonder where God is when things go south? When you're confused, afraid, in pain, and/or feeling worthless? Truth be told, we ALL do! God is not upset nor surprised by our questions and doubt. Not only does He welcome them, but that is precisely when we are ready to experience His grace in profound and truly transformative ways! Tune in …
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Identifying And Fixing Your Blood Sugar "Vulnerabilities"
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Coming off of a pretty bad bike crash, Matt shares an epiphany that uncovered some diabetes "secrets" that you'll love to know. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https:diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to s…
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Case Study: Robin R. Shares Her Top 3 T1D Breakthroughs And Program Takeaways
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While discussing her experiences and "ah-ha" moments of our coaching program, Robin shares her big 3 lightbulb moments with you. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https:diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to …
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Episode 53: "How to Go From WORRIER to WARRIOR!" (TSF-13) with MoJOE
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Stress is inevitable, but how we respond is our CHOICE. How can we overcome the instinctive responses of fight, flight, or freeze and respond in a way that makes our lives flourish in spite of all the stress? Can we really make stress our friend rather than our foe? If true that “with God, ALL things are possible,” let’s dig deep and explore the po…
Sometimes T1D sneaks up and smacks you around. Here's Matt's top tip for beating diabetes in a fair (or unfair) fight. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https:diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize …
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Episode 52: FUNNER THAN FICTION, Episode 1 (FTF-1) "Runs, Hits, and AIRheads: My Illustrious Athletic Career"
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Here's to all the wannabe athletes and athletic supporters: PLAY BALL! Pay it FORWARD >> If you know of someone who might benefit from this episode, take a few seconds to SHARE! To be notified whenever new episodes are released, click on the SUBSCRIBE button. Also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audacy, …
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Should You Use This Blood Sugar "Quick Fix"?
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You've got two weeks until your next endo/doctor appointment to fix your blood sugars, what do you do? Matt shares some insider info in today's episode... Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https:diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding…
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5 "Back To [T1D] Basics" That Saved Me (And My Blood Sugars)
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In the midst of absolute CHAOS, Matt shares how he's keeping 97% time in range averages without losing his mind... Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https:diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your…
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Episode 51: "You Are Welcome at Our Table" (HL-4) with StevO & MoJOE
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Have you ever had a great thought, idea, suggestion, or inspiration...but no place to share it? Ever feel like you've been overlooked, undervalued, and relegated to the kiddie table? We feel ya! That's why I've teamed up with my old college nerd buddy, Steve Hays (StevO) to set up our own table and invite YOU to come enjoy the feast and fellowship.…
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Episode 50: "Imagine Yourself" (RFL-4) featuring Michael H. Ballard & MoJOE
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"We can Drift, Dream, Drown...or Decide and Do!" - Michael H. Ballard, Resiliency for Life After two bouts of cancer, five major treatments and a race at midnight to the O.R. to save his life, Michael Ballard still managed to place seventh that year out of 78 consulting professionals. Michael has experienced some of life's more intense moments. Now…
After watching a tear-jerker of a movie, Matt shares a principle for life (and T1D) that could change everything for you... Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https:diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabi…
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Episode 49: "Beyond the PAIN, BLAME, and SHAME" (GM-9) with FreeLee & MoJOE
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Why do we suffer? Can God redeem our pain and use it for our benefit and His glory? How do we overcome the natural reactions of blame and/or shame when bad stuff happens? Tune in as I dive deep with my good friend, Lee Fruh (aka "Hemi") about how our less desirable "God Moments" can often be the most beneficial for our spiritual growth and maturity…
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Episode 48: "How to SING When You've Got the Roadhouse Blues" (LTC-4) with J-Dub & MoJOE
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Leaders are not impervious to suffering the blues. Like everyone else, our natural inclination/response to stress is fight, flight, or freeze. But those 3 options rarely serve us well, nor those we lead. So how can we utilize stress to our advantage and FLOURISH under stress? Tune in as Jon Weirauch (J-Dub) and Joe McCarthy MoJOE) share insights an…
Matt just got back from a trip and shares some packing tips and tricks that saved him from some dangerous diabetes situations in today's episode. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https:diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuat…
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Episode 47: "Intention vs. Perception" (GS-14) with JC & MoJOE
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JC (John Comfort) & MoJOE (Joe McCarthy) continue their GOOD STUFF discussion about the hurdles, roadblocks, sink holes, and land mines that inevitably sabotage the road to reconciliation in our relationship with ourselves, others, and even with God. How do we raise our awareness and adjust our biases to prioritize mutual understanding over our nee…
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The #1 Blood Sugar [Destructive] Habit I See...
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Your subconscious habits can make or break your diabetes management. In today's episode, Matt breaks down how you can identify and reset some of these in your life. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https:diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, und…
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Episode 46: "Losing to WIN!" (GM-8) with FreeLee & MoJOE
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Have you ever noticed how distraught, disappointed, and dejected teams (and fans) can become after losing a championship, placing 2nd in a major competition, or even winning a silver or bronze Olympic medal? As former NFL head coach Herman Edwards is famously quoted, "You play the game to WIN!" There are great benefits to friendly competition, of c…
Your subconscious habits can make or break your diabetes management. In today's episode, Matt breaks down how you can identify and reset some of these in your life. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https://thewarriorstribe.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, u…
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Episode 45: "Super SOUL Sunday" (TSF-12) with Robert Bradford & MoJOE
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You don't have to be a world-class athlete to make a world-class impact. But neither happens by chance or luck. “You’ve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You’re after one that’s gold eternally. I don’t know abou…
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The T1D "Snowball Effect" With Blood Sugars
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Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to build new habits with diabetes management? In today's episode, Matt covers one strategy that helps him to make radical change in a single day. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https://thrivewithdiabetessummit.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all abou…
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Episode 44: "WE've Got This!" (TSF-11) with Rick Olson and Jon Weirauch
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Want to multiply your courage exponentially? “Be an Encourager: When you encourage others, you boost their self-esteem, enhance their self-confidence, make them work harder, lift their spirits and make them successful in their endeavors. Encouragement goes straight to the heart and is always available. Be an encourager. Always.” ― Roy T. Bennett (T…
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How To Avoid The Diabetic "Crash And Burn" Cycle
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In today's episode, Matt recalls a nearly detrimental car 'incident' that reminded him of the "Crash and burn" cycle that many of us T1D's experience. Walk through this thought process with him as he explores strategies to stay on top of our diabetes. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to th…
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T1D Nutritional Deep Dive On "Fake Sugars" And Fiber with Bridget Wood, RD
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With special guest Bridget Wood, RD on to chat about her diabetes (and her career with T1D and nutrition), Matt and she dive into some incredibly interesting topics surrounding dosing for fake sugars, fiber, and more. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https://thrivewithdiabetessummit.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podca…
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Nalani Hunsaker PA-C Talks T1D Pregnancy, Insulin Timing, And A Special Announcement!
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With special guest Nalani Hunsaker on to chat about her diabetes (and her career with T1D), Matt and she dive into some incredibly interesting topics surrounding changing insulin needs and her strategies for her patients. Grab your free T1D virtual event ticket here: https://thrivewithdiabetessummit.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas p…
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3 Tips For Stable Blood Sugars When Life Gets Chaotic
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This last month has been nothing short of crazy in the Vande Vegte household. In today's episode, Matt shares his strategies for keeping blood sugars from becoming ANOTHER hectic part of life with them in range. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all ab…
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I Got Covid As A Diabetic (And Experimented With My Blood Sugars)
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Matt got COVID and has had some messy blood sugars as a result... but he's here to share details behind the experience, including EXACT insulin strategies used. Grab your ticket to the T1D Webclass here: https://t1duniversity.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understandi…
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Episode 43: "Faithful New Year!" (GM-7) with FreeLee and MoJOE
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As a brand new year dawns, full of promise and possibility, how do you approach goals and resolutions? Do you raise the bar? Lower the bar? Ignore the bar? Frequent the bar? Tune in as Joe McCarthy (MoJoe) and his old college youth camp teammate, Lee Fruh (FreeLee), discuss the invitation and challenge to live a faith-filled life with a faithful Go…
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T1D Sickness And A New Perspective On Life?
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Matt got SUPER sick and has had some messy blood sugars as a result... but also learned an important lesson about type 1 diabetes. Listen in to find out what it is. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understandi…
What if you could actually ask Santa for type 1 diabetes "gifts", what would you ask for? Matt dives into what you should be asking for, and how to use this to actually benefit your blood sugars... Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life …
There's a reason that there's no "perfect" diabetes management strategy. Matt dives into WHY and what you can do about it. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your…
Matt shares a recent "ah-ha" moment about his type 1 diabetes and how his newborn daughter helped him learn this lesson. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your b…
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Newborn Parenting And Type 1 Diabetes (Full Story)
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I became a father last week, my blood sugars have been... interesting so far. Here's the full story. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good.…
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Episode 42: "Give Thanks...Get Happy!" (HL-3) Musings with MoJOE
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It's quite natural to presume that happiness produces gratitude. But, as it turns out, quite the opposite is true: gratitude produces happiness! Don't let your Thanksgiving get squeezed between Halloween and Christmas. Turn the holiday into a habit. You'll be glad you did -- quite literally! Pay it FORWARD >> If you know of someone who might benefi…
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I Threw The "Diabetes Rulebook" Out The Window... Here's Why You Should Too
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3 "rules" that your doctor taught you wrong on diagnosis day... Here's why and what you can do about it. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for g…
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How To Personalize Your Diabetes Management
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Diabetes isn't a cookie-cutter plan, and it's time our medical team learned that. It's about so much more than your A1C. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your b…
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When Diabetes Gets Tough, We Get Tougher (#NDAM Special)
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If you're having a rough diabetes day, week, or year, you need to hear this message. Be sure to complete the action items from the video over on YouTube (https://youtu.be/JIb0OJxUk6U) Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 di…
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I Ran Out Of Insulin, But Stayed In Range? Here's My Analysis...
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DISCLAIMER: If you listen closely, I DID eventually change my pump site and get the insulin flowing again. Matt ran out of insulin in the middle of running errands. Here's his analysis of how he stayed in range without letting this unplanned mishap derail his entire day. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Wel…
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2 (And A Half) Ways Your T1D Doctor Is Failing You
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Your doctor doesn't know everything, we know that. Let's dive into how YOU can know why they might be failing you, and what you can do about it. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and…
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3 Key Factors For Stable Blood Sugars After ANY Meal
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Matt (Nutritionist living with T1D) shares his secrets after trying out many of the popular T1D diets. Grab Matt's free T1D Webclass here: https://diabetesinaction.com --------- Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for goo…
